Drabble: Tainted Love
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Author:alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 5
Rating: PG
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snupin100's prompt #473: Tainted Love.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW), Show or Tell (LJ/IJ/DW), Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW), Much Ado About Something (LJ/IJ/DW), Safe as Houses (LJ/IJ/DW), Foolish Speculation (LJ/IJ/DW), Close Encounters (LJ/IJ/DW), Facing the Wolf (LJ/IJ/DW), In the Know (LJ/IJ/DW), Finding a Way Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Winning the Race (LJ/IJ/DW), Slugging it Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Expendable (LJ/IJ/DW), Delicious Addiction (LJ/IJ/DW), Non-Stop (LJ/IJ/DW), Counselling Session (LJ/IJ/DW), Over Tea (LJ/IJ/DW), To Boldly Go (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas:sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Remus doesn't react well.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
Tainted Love
~
The morning of Hogsmeade weekend dawned cold and overcast. Professor McGonagall tried to cancel it, but no one was having it, so, shivering, the students gathered in the courtyard.
Severus anxiously waited for Remus to arrive, smiling in welcome when he saw him. Upon spotting Black, Potter, and Pettigrew behind him, however, he sighed.
“Relax,” murmured Remus, drawing Severus aside. “They won't be with us all day. We’ll have time to ourselves, don’t worry.”
Severus sighed, knowing Black would somehow find a way to taint their day together. “Right,” he said as they all started for the gates. “We’ll see.”
~
To Severus’ surprise, when they arrived in the village, Black, Potter, and Pettigrew split off, leaving Severus and Remus on their own. “You see?” said Remus. “It’s just us.”
“Lovely,” said Severus. “So what would you like to do?”
“I thought you were in charge?” Remus smiled, his tone teasing.
Severus huffed, embarrassed.
“Madam Puddifoot’s?” suggested Remus.
Severus made a face. “All that pink? Merlin, no. It probably rubs off. I don’t want my jumper tainted.”
Remus laughed. “Good point. We could go to the Three Broomsticks instead.”
Severus nodded. “Yes, all right.”
“Brilliant.” Remus clasped Severus’ hand. “Come on.”
~
The Three Broomsticks was crowded, but they nevertheless snagged a corner table. Severus, having carefully counted out his Knuts for the day, held his breath when Madam Rosmerta approached to take their order.
“Butterbeer, please,” said Remus.
Severus exhaled. “Me, too.”
“Good choice.” Rosmerta hummed. “And it’s nice to see inter-House friends.”
After their drinks arrived, they sipped, Severus desperately contemplating something not school related to discuss.
“What’s wrong?” asked Remus. “You seem nervous.”
“I want this to be fun, not...tainted with school talk.”
Remus smiled. “Let’s discuss what we want to do after school, then.”
Severus relaxed. “Okay.”
~
As their date progressed, Severus opened up, expressing his dreams about a future untainted by poverty.
“An Unspeakable? Really?”
“Sure.” Severus hummed. “They dictate their own research. No one tells them what to do.”
Remus nodded. “That could appeal.” He smiled. “I thought you’d go into potions. You know, since you keep talking about brewing for me.”
Severus blushed. “About that. Dumbledore said--”
“Dumbledore?” Remus frowned. “You talked to Dumbledore? About me?”
Severus leaned in. “Just about Black’s stunt--”
“How could you? My...condition’s a secret! I trusted you!” Remus stood. “Sirius was right.” And with that, he stormed off.
~
Continued in Chasing His Tail on LJ/IJ/DW.
Author:
alisanneWord Count: 100 x 5
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #473: Tainted Love.This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW), Show or Tell (LJ/IJ/DW), Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW), Much Ado About Something (LJ/IJ/DW), Safe as Houses (LJ/IJ/DW), Foolish Speculation (LJ/IJ/DW), Close Encounters (LJ/IJ/DW), Facing the Wolf (LJ/IJ/DW), In the Know (LJ/IJ/DW), Finding a Way Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Winning the Race (LJ/IJ/DW), Slugging it Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Expendable (LJ/IJ/DW), Delicious Addiction (LJ/IJ/DW), Non-Stop (LJ/IJ/DW), Counselling Session (LJ/IJ/DW), Over Tea (LJ/IJ/DW), To Boldly Go (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas:
sevfan and emynn.Authors Notes: AU. Remus doesn't react well.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
Tainted Love
~
The morning of Hogsmeade weekend dawned cold and overcast. Professor McGonagall tried to cancel it, but no one was having it, so, shivering, the students gathered in the courtyard.
Severus anxiously waited for Remus to arrive, smiling in welcome when he saw him. Upon spotting Black, Potter, and Pettigrew behind him, however, he sighed.
“Relax,” murmured Remus, drawing Severus aside. “They won't be with us all day. We’ll have time to ourselves, don’t worry.”
Severus sighed, knowing Black would somehow find a way to taint their day together. “Right,” he said as they all started for the gates. “We’ll see.”
~
To Severus’ surprise, when they arrived in the village, Black, Potter, and Pettigrew split off, leaving Severus and Remus on their own. “You see?” said Remus. “It’s just us.”
“Lovely,” said Severus. “So what would you like to do?”
“I thought you were in charge?” Remus smiled, his tone teasing.
Severus huffed, embarrassed.
“Madam Puddifoot’s?” suggested Remus.
Severus made a face. “All that pink? Merlin, no. It probably rubs off. I don’t want my jumper tainted.”
Remus laughed. “Good point. We could go to the Three Broomsticks instead.”
Severus nodded. “Yes, all right.”
“Brilliant.” Remus clasped Severus’ hand. “Come on.”
~
The Three Broomsticks was crowded, but they nevertheless snagged a corner table. Severus, having carefully counted out his Knuts for the day, held his breath when Madam Rosmerta approached to take their order.
“Butterbeer, please,” said Remus.
Severus exhaled. “Me, too.”
“Good choice.” Rosmerta hummed. “And it’s nice to see inter-House friends.”
After their drinks arrived, they sipped, Severus desperately contemplating something not school related to discuss.
“What’s wrong?” asked Remus. “You seem nervous.”
“I want this to be fun, not...tainted with school talk.”
Remus smiled. “Let’s discuss what we want to do after school, then.”
Severus relaxed. “Okay.”
~
As their date progressed, Severus opened up, expressing his dreams about a future untainted by poverty.
“An Unspeakable? Really?”
“Sure.” Severus hummed. “They dictate their own research. No one tells them what to do.”
Remus nodded. “That could appeal.” He smiled. “I thought you’d go into potions. You know, since you keep talking about brewing for me.”
Severus blushed. “About that. Dumbledore said--”
“Dumbledore?” Remus frowned. “You talked to Dumbledore? About me?”
Severus leaned in. “Just about Black’s stunt--”
“How could you? My...condition’s a secret! I trusted you!” Remus stood. “Sirius was right.” And with that, he stormed off.
~
Continued in Chasing His Tail on LJ/IJ/DW.
